War in Iran sends petrol prices rising worldwide

Countries with the most petrol price increases (%) between February 23 to March 11

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Senior Producer: Mirac Tapan, Graphic Artist: Busra Ozturk / TRT World

Iran says vessels from countries not involved in the war with the US and Israel are being allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz under military coordination, despite wider disruptions to shipping. However, uncertainty and restrictions around the critical oil route have helped push prices higher in many markets as tankers avoid the strait and global energy supplies tighten